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Highlights
- Quiet neighborhood
- Spacious kitchen
- Friendly neighbors
Location
501 Macdonald St #1, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA
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Amenities for 501 Macdonald St #1
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| Central Air |
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| View Type: Hills | View Type: Other |
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About 501 Macdonald St #1
Property Status: Active This is a charming 2 bedroom, one bath house, it is a duplex with the back unit currently rented by a lovely tenant. This home has newer flooring, and paint. The only common wall of both units is between the back bedroom closet in main house and bedroom wall of the attached one bedroom unit. This is a quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Located close to the Freeway, JPL, Cal Tech, Parsons, Art Center, Old Town, Rose Bowl, hiking trails and everything else Pasadena has to offer. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a home with a spacious kitchen. Water, trash and gardener are included. ** Schedule viewing with THIS LINK https calendly com fairclairedotcom 501-macdonald-showing Office Phone: (626) 204-3300 Copyright © 2026 California Regional MLS - Pasadena-Foothills and Ventura County Coastal. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 501 Macdonald St #1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 312 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Zip code | 91103 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Pasadena
2-bedroom apartments at 501 Macdonald St #1 cost about 0% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Pasadena.
Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Pasadena
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,189 |
| April 2024 | $3,174 |
| May 2024 | $3,116 |
| June 2024 | $3,146 |
| July 2024 | $3,225 |
| August 2024 | $3,098 |
| September 2024 | $2,999 |
| October 2024 | $2,995 |
| November 2024 | $3,029 |
| December 2024 | $3,111 |
| January 2025 | $3,112 |
| February 2025 | $3,134 |
| March 2025 | $3,016 |
| April 2025 | $2,997 |
| May 2025 | $3,324 |
| June 2025 | $3,477 |
| July 2025 | $3,370 |
| August 2025 | $3,383 |
| September 2025 | $3,403 |
| October 2025 | $3,277 |
| November 2025 | $3,226 |
| December 2025 | $3,283 |
| January 2026 | $3,300 |
| February 2026 | $3,295 |
| March 2026 | $3,295 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 501 Macdonald St #1
San Rafael Elementary School
1090 nithsdale rd
pasadena, CA, 91105
K-5Public
B+
Cis Academy
2925 e siera madre blvd
pasadena, CA, 91107
K-12Public
B+
Eugene Field Elementary School
3600 sierra madre blvd
pasadena, CA, 91107
K-5Public
A-
Duff Language Magnet Academy
7830 dorothy ave
rosemead, CA, 91770
K-6Public
B+
Garvey School District Head Start - State Preschool
795 pepper st
monterey park, CA, 91755
PKPublic
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Getting around Pasadena near 501 Macdonald St #1
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 501 Macdonald St #1, Pasadena
Groceries
5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Full Nerd Coffee
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Winchell's
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Alta Dena Ale House
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Der Wolf
72 N Fair Oaks Ave
The Blind Donkey
53 E Union St
Third Saturday Swing
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Eden Garden Bar & Grill
175 E Holly St
Bake A Bun
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Karen's Bakery
1260 Lincoln Ave
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ShopSK
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